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QLD Restaurants With Vegan Options

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

Herve's Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Albion

13 Chef Hat Award
Bent Road x Herve's Wine Dinner20 November 2025Join us for an unforgettable dining experience as Bent Road Winery and Hervé’s Restaurant come together for one night only to present a four-course dinner with canapés, paired with exceptional Bent...
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $69 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port DouglasFresh Local DiningAward-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired...
Juju

Juju

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mermaid Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
SUNDOWN SOCIALWelcome to your new Sunday ritual. Perched high above the Gold Coast, Sundown Social is where golden hour turns into golden memories. Join us every Sunday on the Rooftop for an evening of smooth so...
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar
13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Roast for Two Just $90Sunday Roast for Two at BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar – just $90. Enjoy a slow-cooked oyster-cut Lamb Shoulder from Warilba, served on the bone for rich flavour and tenderness. Paired with Wagyu fat p...
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
"A Wonderful Daily Changing Menu"
The Balfour Kitchen

The Balfour Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

New Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
High Tea at The Balfour Kitchen & BarOnce a monthEnjoy a refined high tea at Spicers Balfour Hotel in New Farm. The French-inspired menu features delicate sweets, savoury favourites, and warm scones served with tea or sparkling wine. To book, cal...
Bask

Bask

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Peregian Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
For long lazy lunches, intimate dining and elegant events in the heart of Peregian Beach, head to Bask restaurant on David Low Way. Expect stylish, sophisticated, yet casual dining with white-cloth...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
Etsu Izakaya

Etsu Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Mermaid Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Open the barn door at Etsu Izakaya on Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach to discover a magical mystery tour of Japanese share-plate dining. Moody surrounds of neon signage, walls plastered with ph...
Madame V

Madame V

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Palm Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Immerse yourself in Asian cuisine with flair at Gold Coast restaurant, Madame V on Palm Beach Avenue in Palm Beach. A colourful front door opens into a stylish interior decorated with vibrant Asian...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Signature restaurant of Montville’s picturesque Spicers Clovelly Estate, The Long Apron is a dining experience that insists on a lengthy stay. This intimate restaurant feels instantly inviting and ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Highlighting a passion for Asian cuisine and culture, Sum Yung Guys on Weyba Road in Noosaville is an ideal spot to share plates and cocktails with friends. Styled to capture the personalities of t...
Chalong

Chalong

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chapel Hill

12 Chef Hat Award
Embrace the spirit of celebration at Chalong restaurant on Moggill Road in Chapel Hill. With a name meaning ‘celebrate’ in Thai, this Brisbane dining destination believes food is a way to gather, c...
"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
When it comes to Modern Australian dining in relaxed luxury, it’s hard to look past lauded, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge on Wilkinsons Road in Maryvale. Visitors, from friends enjoying...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing a passion for modern Asian fare, Honeysuckle Restaurant on Ballinger Road in Buderim is the place to go for East Asian flavours, fused with Australian ingredients. This cosy restaurant, ...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE at TerasuBook NowThe best of Terasu in a celebration fit for the year’s end, to step into the new year with true enlightenment.
"Award-winning Share Plates."
Social Eating House & Bar

Social Eating House & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Broadbeach

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Go Banquet-Style at Social: Flavour, Wine & Zero Fuss for GroupsBook Now!Gather your crew and indulge in Social Eating House + Bar’s Banquet Menu - perfect for groups of 10 or more. Choose from our curated $95 or $105 per head options, showcasing our most popular dishes...
"A Hidden Brisbane Gem"
Deer Duck Bistro

Deer Duck Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Auchenflower

15 Chef Hat Award
Treat yourself and loved ones to an elegant dining experience at Deer Duck Bistro on Milton Road, an Auchenflower venue with a touch of class. Emanating a distinguished vibe, enjoy a pre-dinner dri...